Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, discusses with Kevin Bittorf, a partner at SCxCMC Solutions, about the role of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) in the pharmaceutical industry. Kevin explains that CMC involves the science and business of manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement to reduce costs and enhance quality. SCxCMC, founded two years ago, provides consulting services to small and medium-sized companies, integrating expertise in pharmaceutical development, process chemistry, formulation development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, supply chain, and packaging. Kevin highlights the significance of AI in predicting manufacturing issues and the benefits of continuous manufacturing over traditional batch processes. He also mentions upcoming conferences on compaction simulation, continuous manufacturing, and advancing drug development.